RebelEM

JUNE 14, 2023

Anaphylactic Shock is an acute, life-threatening hypersensitivity disorder, with a generalized, rapidly evolving, multi-systemic allergic reaction (IgE-mediated disorder). Anand Swaminathan, MD and I wrote the anaphylactic shock chapter and with Scott’s permission are publishing it here as FOAM.

Shock 145

Shock Allergic Reactions Resuscitation EMS 145

Emergency Medicine Cases

APRIL 23, 2024

The post EM Quick Hits 56 – Nitroglycerin in SCAPE, REBOA, Diverticulitis Imaging, CRAO, Penicillin Allergy, Physician Personality appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

EMS 107

EMS Resuscitation Outcomes Allergic Reactions 107

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The STREAM-1 trial found that for [2] patients with STEMI presenting within 3 hours of symptom onset and unable to attain PCI within 1 hour of first medical contact, a pharmaco-invasive strategy resulted in similar rates of death, shock, heart failure, or reinfarction compared to primary PCI. Primary PCI: 95.7% Primary PCI: 95.7%

EKG/ECG 138

EKG/ECG Allergic Reactions Shock Stroke 138

EB Medicine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

If EMS has placed bandages, leave them in place until antivenom and resuscitative equipment is ready. In severe cases this can lead to systemic bleeding and even hemorrhagic shock. Nachi: And definitely involve the poison control center or a medical toxicology service early as they are an amazing resource. First are pregnant patients.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Poisoning Anaphylaxis Allergic Reactions 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Authors: Mary Hamblen, DO (EM Resident Physician, TX); Justin Hacnik, MD (EM Resident Physician, TX); Katherine Spencer, MD (EM Resident Physician, TX); J.D. IgE-mediated reactions to contrast do exist, but they are very rare. However, IgE-mediated or not, anaphylactic shock is possible in either case.

Stroke 86

Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 86